Volkswagen AG said Thursday it has agreed to settle environmental claims from 10 U.S. states over its excess diesel emissions for $157.45 million as the world’s largest automaker looks to move past the scandal.
The German automaker settlement covers states including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington and also covers some consumer claims. In 2016, VW reached a $603 million agreement with 44 U.S. states, but that settlement didn’t cover claims resolved Thursday.
In total, VW has now agreed to spend up to $25 billion in the United States to address claims from owners, environmental regulators, states and dealers and to make buyback offers.
Copyright 2026 Reuters. Click for restrictions.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Tech and Finance Sectors Losing 28,000 Jobs Monthly Show AI Impact on Labor 
New Jersey Busts Alleged $8 Million Auto Theft Operation Involving 63 People 
Farmers to Pay $2.8M to Settle TPCA Class Action Lawsuit 
Travelers Builds Insurance-Specific LLM 
